Harriman, Tennessee,
                               Nov. 21, 1921.

Hon. James Branch Cabell,
Dumbarton, Va.

Dear Mr. Cabell:- I am enclosing wherewith my application
papers to the Va. Society of Colonial Wars, which have
been returned by the Secretary, Mr. Morgan P. Robinson,
on account of not being endorsed by two members.

On March 16th, 1920, you wrote me as follows; “it is,
strictly speaking, required that the applicant be known
personally by his two endorsers: but I may whisper that
the rule has not always been enforced, and that letters of
recommendation would be acceptable.”

Again on April 20, 1920, you wrote me as follows: “Your
preliminary application blank and two letters I have
passed on to the Secretary of the Society of Colonial
Wars, from whom you should hear later.”

Such a long time elapsed before I forwarded my pedigree
papers to Mr. Robinson, the fact that I sent letter of
recommendation, must have escaped your memory, but I trust
you will be able to have my papers completed with out any
further trouble.  I am sure you will recall our
correspondence in regard to this point.

Thanking you for past favors and hoping this explains
the matter fully, I am,

Cordially yours,

CKH/K

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